This is not a fixed series, but a living one. This original 11×14-inch painting was created by me, Jim Faris, in my Washington, D. Studio, The Make-Shift Studio. It’s a vibrant, one-of-a-kind piece painted in acrylic and mixed media on stretched canvas. Signed, original, and there is only one in the world. My work blends neo-expressionism, abstract expressionism, and postmodern influences, using texture, color, and raw mark-making to explore the harmony that hides inside chaos. Some pieces include layers of vintage magazines from the 1940s through the 1990s, little fragments of history that bring their own stories and energy to the surface. Some incorporate gelli plates and other pressed or imprinted processes. Every painting is its own event. Make-Shift Studio, same day or next day. Size: 11 x 14 inches. Medium: Acrylic / Watercolor / Ink / Mixed Media on Stretched Canvas. Signed and dated on the back. Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity attached to the back of the artwork. A note about the edges. Painting can be a messy business, especially the way I do it. The sides of my canvases often show evidence of the creative process including paint drips, brush marks, fingerprints, notes, and other traces from the studio. Many collectors enjoy these details and display the work exactly as it left the easel. If you prefer a more finished presentation, the following edge treatments and framing options are available. Evidence of the creative process including paint drips, brush marks, fingerprints, notes, and other traces from the studio. This is how the painting left the easel. A clean black edge treatment for a polished gallery presentation. Hand-painted alternating black and white stripes, a recognizable Faris studio tradition found on many originals. Black Gallery Edge finish with a black floating frame for a complete ready-to-hang presentation. Please contact me before purchasing. If you would like to add one of these finishing options to your artwork. WANT A PRINT INSTEAD? Not ready to pull the trigger on an original? I offer high-quality fine art prints of many of my paintings. To browse available prints and originals from my full catalog. New pieces are being added regularly. STAY IN THE LOOP – JOIN MY COLLECTOR LIST. Get studio updates, new series announcements, collector-only offers, and the occasional ridiculous deal. And become part of the Make-Shift Studio family. I’m a painter, musician, and creative director based in Washington, D. Originally from Sugartit, Kentucky, I spent two decades in Boston’s art and music scenes before planting roots in D. Where I paint out of my basement studio. My work is spontaneous, layered, and a little obsessed with the idea that peace already lives inside the mess. You just have to look for it. When I’m not painting, I record and perform as. And run the design and apparel brand. This is how we, collector and artist together, create art that’s not only beautiful to live with every day, but a genuinely wise long-term investment. If you’re not happy, I’m not happy. ONE OF A KIND. Signed Certificate of Authenticity included. Presentation upgrades available on request.
